Iranians are preparing for Yalda Night, known also as the Chelleh Night. Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran, which marks
Unrest over economic conditions has hit Iran, but since the U.S withdrew from the historic Iran deal and instead imposed new sanctions, the Iranian economy
The people of the northwestern city of Zanjan took to the streets on Monday to condemn acts of sabotage by hooligans and saboteurs in support
In its third year, Chefs Without Borders, Tasting Isfahan was hosted by Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom on Friday night in downtown Seattle. Organized in collaboration
Iran will be home to the largest aging population in the region by the next three decades due to the large proportion of citizens aged
On match days Iran’s young female soccer fans cram Tehran’s shopping centres and cafes, their faces painted with the Iranian flag and beaming with excitement,
The self-immolation of the “Blue Girl” in the wake of her learning of the possibility of having to endure a six-month prison sentence following her
People of Iran took to the streets earlier this month to participate in demonstrations marking Jerusalem Day. Falling on the last Friday of the holy
Veyron Pax always knew art was his calling but had a difficult time earning acceptance as a gay artist in his Iranian Kurdish hometown of
Despite being victims of catastrophic floods, these kind people managed to care for stranded animals.
Thirteen years ago, when Shayan Karimi was 11 years old, he begged his parents for a guitar. Around the same time, a relative introduced him
Iranians lit candles in Darvazeh-ye Quran neighbourhood in Shiraz, the capital of southwestern province of Fars, to remember victims of this week’s flooding, which claimed
Iran Mall, ranked among the world’s top 5 malls and number one in the Middle-East, is located in northwest Tehran by Chitgar Lake. Video courtesy of “BehFun”. I visited
Heavy floods hit vast regions of Golestan province, including Aqqala county today. The flood has surrounded some nine villages cutting access to their roads. Officials
Norooz not only signifies renewal and growth as marked by the start of spring season, but also serves as a vital source of cultural identity
Based on the ancient Iranian worldview, the entire Earth is holy, and worthy of our gratitude and protection. Women represent the Earth’s human counterparts. To
The flower buds of yellow, violet, red and white crocuses of the saffron bulbs, interspersed with the blossoming daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and the Persian violets,
This article is prepared in the spirit of “Nowruz”, the Iranian New Year celebration which falls on March 20 or 21, 2019 (1398) depending on
The Seattle-Isfahan Sister City Advocacy (SISCA) today announced the third annual Nowruz in Seattle event at City Hall, honoring the ancient Persian New Year holiday. A new
From the office of newly elected Representative Anna Eskamani… Every year, millions celebrate Persian New Year, or Norooz (prounced “no-rooz”). In Iran, the new year begins with
Two Persian leopards mated naturally for the first time at Tehran Zoological Garden on Wednesday and will breed by the next 100 days in case
The common histories of Ireland and Iran in fighting for independence were recalled on Monday at an event in Dublin marking the 40th anniversary of
English 101 on the 40th anniversary of the Iranian revolution.
Women in Iran can be arrested for dancing or riding a bike – but there are signs of change too. Iran’s women are becoming bolder
Tobacco use in Iran has increased by seven times over the past decade, growing from 2,000 tons to 15,000 tons, said Tehran University of Medical
